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25 Ways to Help Save Them All

Are you looking for more ways to help save homeless dogs and cats? Check out these options.
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Why Spay and Neuter: The Benefits for Pets

Fixing, desexing, sterilizing, castrating: Whatever term you use, spaying and neutering dogs and cats is important. Learn spay/neuter benefits, facts, and myths.
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headshot of a smiling yellow Labrador retriever looking up

Cat Spay/Neuter: What to Expect and Why It's Important

What does spaying or neutering do to a cat, and why is it important to spay or neuter cats? Here's key information about cat spay and neuter.
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up close on the face of a neutered tabby cat

How TNR Reduces Nuisance Complaints About Cats

Trap-neuter-return (TNR) reduces stray, feral and free-roaming cat nuisance complaints. Read official statements and excerpts from linked studies.
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Ear-tipped Siamese mix type cat

Cat Not Using Litter Box: Causes and Solutions

Cat not using the litter box? Learn reasons why a cat stopped using the litter box, including behavioral and medical causes, and how to solve them.
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White-and-black cat is sitting with his person. As a kitten, this cat wasn't using the litter box, but the problem has since been fixed.

How to Stop Dogs From Escaping

Why does my dog keep escaping, and how do I stop it? Learn tips to help prevent dog escapes and why the behavior might occur in the first place.
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Exuberant dog smiling among tall grasses

Why Is My Cat Spraying in the House and How Do I Stop It?

How do I get my cat to stop spraying? Learn common causes of a cat spraying in the house and how to manage it.
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orange tabby lying on a bed after his cat spraying problem has resolved

Cat Health Care: General Guidelines

What kind of cat health care does your feline friend need? Here's what you can do to ensure your cat lives a healthy life.
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Healthy orange tabby cat looking straight ahead lying down

Essay on Animals: How to Write a Persuasive Paper

If you’ve decided to write an essay on animals, either for a school assignment or for another purpose, here are the steps to follow.
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This girl (with help from her two black cats) is writing an essay on animals for school.

Dog Safety

Responsible dog ownership entails not letting your dog run loose, providing training, getting your pet spayed or neuter, microchipped and more.
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Woman and her dog with ball. She is keeping him safe by supervising his play time.

Dog Spay/Neuter Benefits and What to Expect

Learn reasons to spay or neuter your dog plus answers to common questions like whether spay/neuter will change your dog's personality and when the best time to spay/neute...
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Neutered dog running with rope toy

Pet Spay and Neuter FAQs

What is the difference between spaying and neutering? What are the benefits of pet spay and neuter? Get answers to some frequently asked questions.
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Two dogs who have been spayed. Spaying or neutering is important for all pets.

Pet Potbellied Pigs: Spay and Neuter

Here's what you need to know about spaying/neutering pet potbellied pigs, including reasons for it, anesthesia risks, and spay/neuter cost.
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a pet potbellied pig outdoors eating

Rabbit Spay/Neuter: What to Know

Should male rabbits be neutered and female rabbits be spayed? Learn about spay/neuter for bunnies, including at what age rabbits should be spayed or neutered.
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several rabbits who have been spayed or neutered sitting with their faces cuddled together
 
Best Friends Animal Society - Save Them All

We will reach no-kill in this country in 2025.

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